Call for Presenter Proposals
AURP 2013 International Conference
INVENTING THE FUTURE
Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hosted by The University City Science Center
September 24-27, 2013
Call for Presentation Proposals
Send proposal, electronically, on or before Monday, March 25, 2013
AURP
Attn: Vickie Palmer
6262 North Swan Road Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-2524 Fax: (520) 529-2499
The Association of University Research Parks (AURP), the world’s leading network of university research, science and technology park professionals, invites you to share your knowledge, expertise and experience by presenting at the 2013 International Conferencein Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
CONFERENCE THEME: Inventing the Future.
Overview
Proven engines for economic growth and development, university research parks influence their communities in significant ways. AURP’s 2013annual conference, hosted by The University City Science Center, will feature experts who will examineuniversity research park best practices and the strategies which will develop a knowledge-based economy byincreasing ties between university, research parks, government, and industry partners.
Interesting approaches and creative solutions to challenges surrounding this topic are sought for presentations.
Past conference sessions include:
- Telling the Whole Story: Universities, Research Parks, and Contributions to the Economy
- Leveraging Public-Private Partnerships
- Reaching Scale Through Open Innovation: Opportunities for Universities and their Research Parks
- Beyond Traditional Infrastructure
- Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Talent for Complex Partnerships
- Integration = Innovation: Research Clusters as Change Agents in their Communities
- Partnering for Success: National Labs and Research Parks
Important Deadlines to Remember:
Send proposal, electronically, on or before Monday, March 25, 2013
AURP
Attn: Vickie Palmer
6262 North Swan Road Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-2524 Fax: (520) 529-2499
Monday, March 25th: Submissions Due
Friday, May 31st: Notification of Acceptance
Friday, August 30th: Presentations Due for Review and Web site Posting
AURP 2013 International Conference Presentation Proposal
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PROPOSAL INFORMATION FORM
1.Topic Title
2.What presentation method will be used?
Panel Workshop Case Study Presentation
3.Description of session
This is a summary (75 words maximum) of the proposed session. It should include a description of topics to be covered, teaching or dialogue format, and potential use for this knowledge by the participant. The purpose of this session abstract is to enable conference registrants to determine which session they choose to attend. The clearer the description and objectives, the more likely you will be to have your proposal accepted by the committee.
4.State the objectives of the session (Maximum: 3)
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5. Presentation Proposals
All proposals must be in English, must be typed and should be no more than one (1) 8.5" x 11" pages long. Creativity and interactivity are important aspects that will be evaluated.
AURP 2013 International Conference Presentation Proposal
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SPEAKER INFORMATION FORM
Complete the following speaker information. Please use one form per speaker.
Name:
Present Position Title:
Company:
Address:
City: State: Zip: Country:
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
Administrative Assistant:
Admin. Asst’s Email and Phone:
Education (include basic preparation through highest degree held)
DegreeInstitution Major Year Degree
Name, City, State Area Of Study Awarded
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All proposals MUST include:
A 100-word biographical sketch
A high-resolution speaker photograph in JPG or EPS formats (300 dpi)
Send proposal, electronically, on or before Monday, March 25, 2013
AURP
Attn: Vickie Palmer
6262 North Swan Road Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85718
(520) 529-2524 Fax: (520) 529-2499